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Dr. Mehmet Zulkuf Onal

Neurologist

Dr. Mehmet Zulkuf Onal

Consultant

years of experience

Graduation, Post Graduation
Medicana International Istanbul - Turkey

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Mehmet Zulkuf Onal

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Stroke and Cerebrovascular Disease
    • Migraine and Chronic Headache
    • Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders
    • Epilepsy
    • Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia
    • Multiple Sclerosis
    • Peripheral Neuropathy
    • Cranial Nerve Disorders
    • Autonomic Nervous System Disorders
    • Guillain-Barré Syndrome
    • Tension-Type Headache

    Sub-specialties

    • Stroke Neurology: Acute thrombolytic and cytoprotective therapy management — a recognised neurology specialist for international patients seeking the best neurologist doctor in India and abroad.
    • Cognitive Neurology: Diagnosis and management of Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
    • Movement Disorders & Epilepsy: Pharmacotherapy and electrophysiology-guided management.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Stroke Thrombolysis Pathway Coordination
    • Electroencephalography (EEG)
    • Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Diagnostics
    • Electromyography (EMG)
    • Plasmapheresis Coordination (for Guillain-Barré, Methanol Intoxication)
    • Anti-epileptic Drug Optimisation
    • Migraine Pharmacotherapy

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Hacettepe University School of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
    • MD Neurology (Specialisation) — Akdeniz University School of Medicine, Antalya, Turkey, 1995
    • Associate Professor — Neurology, 2000
    • Full Professor — Neurology, Ufuk University, 2007

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Specialist training in Neurology — Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Department of Neurology
    • Specialist training in Neurology — Akdeniz University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology
    • International collaboration — research with Marc Fisher (Worcester / Harvard) on thrombolytic and cytoprotective therapies for acute ischaemic stroke

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Turkish Medical Association — Registered Practitioner
    • Full Professor of Neurology — Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Medicana International Hospital — Senior Consultant Neurologist, Department of Neurology (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine — Professor of Neurology, 2007–Present (academic affiliation)
    • LIV Hospital — Consultant Neurologist (Past)
    • Istinye University — Faculty (Past)
    • TOBB ETU Hospital — Consultant Neurologist (Past)
    • Ankara Guven Hospital — Consultant Neurologist (Past)
    • Malatya / Arapgir State Hospital — Specialist (Past)
    • Gulhane Military Medical Academy — Specialist Trainee, 1995

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Full Professor — Ufuk University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology
    • International research collaborator — stroke neurology (with Marc Fisher)
    • Translator (lead group) — Neurology, Localization in Diagnosis (Peter Duus, 3rd edition Turkish translation, 2001)

    Key Achievements

    • Full Professor of Neurology since 2007
    • 16+ years of clinical neurology experience
    • Multiple international peer-reviewed publications including stroke thrombolysis collaboration
    • Lead translator of major neurology textbook into Turkish

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